NOTE: This is a split shift position. The daily work schedule for the position is 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, assist with the daily operations of the Transportation Department including the coordination of student transportation to and from school and related school district sponsored activities.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Transportation Supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license
Ability to apply standard business management systems, equipment, and software programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of Pullman School District transportation operations
Ability to communicate clearly with parents and staff via phone and two-way radio
Ability to obtain a Type II license and/or CDL with bus endorsement to drive as needed

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES:

Respond to the public in a cordial, courteous manner; answer telephones, relay messages, coordinate two-way radio traffic with drivers, and assist with transportation office operations
Assist with the preparation and maintenance of all routes, maps and related documents using a computerized routing system (i.e Transfinder); prepare and provide updates to route books
Provide communication assistance to parents and schools during routes
Answer transportation questions from parents and school staff
Assist with the assignment of substitute bus drivers
Keep accurate records/logs of trips for billing purposes
Assist with assigning drivers and buses to trip requests
Attend trainings as identified and required by supervisor
Assist with shop operations including, but not limited to, scheduling, record keeping, communicating with vendors, etc.
Assist with the recovery of disabled vehicles as needed
Work with colleagues in a collaborative manner and be a positive team builder
Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
Maintain confidentiality
Work positively with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization
Work with a high level of energy
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
Perform other duties as assigned

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

Salary: Unrepresented Classified Employee Wage Schedule, $21.65 – $25.33 per hour

Length of Contract: 4 hours/day (7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.), 180 days/year

Benefits/Leaves: Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per board policy.

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER